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UNIT 6: BALANCE– PART 1

VOCABULARY
concentrate /ˈkɒns(ə)nˌtreɪt/ verb : tap trung vao__________________________________________
concentrate on (doing) something : _____________________________________________________
Lina couldn’t concentrate on her work because of the noise in the street.
microbreak /ˈmaɪkrəʊbreɪk/ noun : _____________________________________________________
I like the idea of microbreaks, but it’s difficult to get back to work after only five minutes, so I think it’s better not to stop at all.
productive /prəˈdʌktɪv/ adjective : năng suất______________________________________________
Interestingly, countries with longer working weeks are not more productive than places where people work fewer hours.
to-do list /təˈduː lɪst/ noun : danh sách cần làm____________________________________________
I write a to-do list everyday to keep myself organized, but I often lose it!
hang out /hæŋ aʊt/ phrasal verb : ______________________________________________________
Leon and his friends usually hang out in the woods after school.
concern /kənˈsɜː(r)n/ noun : mối quan tâm________________________________________________
a minor concern, to have concerns about something, to be/feel concerned
Young people’s mental health is a big concern in many western countries.
gear /ɡɪə(r)/ noun : trang bị, đồ đạc_____________________________________________________
Have you got Matty’s phone number? He left all his gear in our flat after the party.
trail /treɪl/ noun : ____________________________________________________________________
We could take the tourist trail up the mountain, but it’s crowded and not very challenging.
steep /stiːp/ adjective : _______________________________________________________________
opposite: gradual slope : ______________________________________________________________
The hill was so steep Sam wasn’t sure his old car would be able to get up it.
scuba diving /ˈskuːbə daɪvɪŋ/ noun : _____________________________________________________
go scuba diving : ____________________________________________________________________
We saw some incredible brightly coloured fish when we went scuba diving in Thailand.

GRAMMAR – FUTURE TENSES


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EXERCISES:
I. Complete the sentences using the correct word from the list: concentrate, microbreak,
productive, to-do list, hang out, concern, gear, trail, steep, scuba diving.
1. After lunch, I find it difficult to _________ concentrate___________ on my work because I feel tired.
2. Hiking up a __________ steep__________ mountain can be a great workout.
3. I always write a ___________ to-do list_________ to stay organized, but sometimes I forget to check it.
4. Leon and his friends like to _________ hang out___________ at the park after school.
5. I feel much more ___________ productive_________ when I take short __________ microbreaks__________ during my
study sessions.
6. There’s a beautiful hiking ___________ trail_________ in the mountains that offers amazing views.
7. My biggest _____________ concern_______ is that I might not finish the project on time.
8. You need to pack all your _________ gear___________ before going camping.
9. I went __________ scuba diving__________ for the first time in the Bahamas and saw amazing sea creatures.
10. Countries with shorter working hours can still be as _____________ productive_______ as those with longer
hours.

II. Matching Definitions: Match the word to its correct definition.


1. Concentrate j a. A brief pause from work, usually lasting a few minutes.
2. Steep b b. A hill or slope that is very high or difficult to climb.
3. Trail c c. A path used for walking, hiking, or cycling.
4. Concern d d. Something that causes worry or stress.
5. Gear e e. Equipment or tools needed for a specific activity.
6. To-do list f f. A list of tasks to be completed.
7. Productive g g. Achieving a lot in a short amount of time.
8. Scuba diving h h. An activity of swimming underwater with a breathing
apparatus.
9. Hang out i i. To spend time relaxing or socializing with others.
10. Microbreak a j. Focusing all your attention on something.

III. Choose the word that best completes each sentence.


1.Taking a short (microbreak/productive) can help improve your focus.
2. I’m really (concerned/productive) about the upcoming exam because I haven’t studied enough.
3. We followed a hiking (trail/gear) through the forest.
4. The hill was so (steep/scuba diving) that we had to stop and rest halfway up.
5. I need to pack my camping (gear/concern) before the weekend trip.

IV. Rewrite the sentences using the words in bold, without changing the meaning.
1. I couldn’t focus on my homework because of the noise. (concentrate)
I couldn’t concentrate on my homework because of the noise.________________
2. I made a list of tasks for the day to keep myself organized. (to-do list)
I made a to-do list for the day to keep myself organized.______________________
3. We always relax and spend time with friends at the park. (hang out)
We always hang out with friends at the park.________________________________
4. The slope was very high, and it was difficult to climb. (steep)
The slope was very steep, and it was difficult to climb._______________________
5. Many people are worried about climate change. (concern)
Many people have a concern about climate change._________________________
V. Complete the sentences with the correct future form of the verb.
1. Oh, we've run out of tea! I ________ will make_______________________ (make) some coffee.
2. Don't worry if you can't get here at five thirty. I _____________ will wait___________ (wait).
3. Everyone is coming to the party. It ________________ will be_______________ (be) a great night
4. I've decided that I ________________ am going to look for_______________ (look for) a new job.
5. More people _________________ are going to go______________ (go) on holiday this year, according to the tourism
industry.
6. We _______________ are going to close________________ (close) the office early this Friday so staff can enjoy the
long weekend
VI. Choose the correct options to complete the conversation about weekend plans.
A: Hi, it's Mum. Just checking, 1 are you still coming / will you still come for lunch on Saturday?
B: Yes, 2 we're being / we'll be there!
A. Great. The weather forecast is good, 3 it's being / it's going to be sunny and warm.
B: Lovely! Oh, we 4 aren't going to be able to / won't be able to stay long - but quality time is better than
quantity time, they say.
A: Oh, really? I'm not sure I agree. I don't like eating in a hurry.
B: No, we 5 aren't going to be / won't be in a hurry. We 6 are having / will have plenty of time to relax and chat,
I promise. It's just that we have plans for late afternoon. We 7 are meeting / will meet some friends at six
A: OK, well
B: They've invited us to see their new flat. They 8 are going to show / are showing us around and 9 I'm going to
help / I'll help them unpack their boxes.
A: Oh, well that 10 is being / will be nice. See you Saturday, then.
VII. Complete the email with phrases from the box. There is one phrase you do not need to use.
am sending is going to be is visiting will probably be will send won’t be
able to
Hello Axel,
Thanks for asking if I want to go out at the weekend. I'm afraid I 1 _______________ won’t be able
to________________ see you, because a friend of mine, Kazue, 2 ______________ is visiting_________________ me
from Japan. Her plane will arrive on Friday evening. We are going to take a train to the north of the country. It
3 _______________ is going to be________________ a lot of fun, for sure, and the weather 4 __________ will probably
be_____________________ clear. That means we have a good chance of seeing the Northern Lights. I hope we do,
because that's one of the main reasons Kazue is coming! I 5 _________________ will send______________ you some
photos, if I manage to take any. Then again, why don't you come with us? It would be great to see you!
Let me know what you think.
Signe
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